Royal Air Force Museum

If you’re searching for something different why not take off to the Royal Air Force Museum in Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flight to the latest Eurofighter? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft, aviation and wartime memorabilia offers a fun day out for all the family. Don’t forget to visit our 3D cinema in Milestones of Flight or our awe inspiring sound and light show that takes you back in time to the Battle of Britain. The museum is open 10 am – 6pm Monday to Sunday with parking and entrance Free.

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Opening times:	Open 10.00am – 18.00pm Monday to Sunday. Last admission 17:30. Parking and entrance free. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan.
Parking & transport	On site parking Parking (free)
Catering	Food shop On-site café/restaurant Picnic site
Tours and demonstrations	Demonstrations given Educational visits accepted Guided tours available for groups
Provider facilities	Cater for individuals Conference facilities Event venue Toilets
Booking and payment details	American Express accepted Delta accepted Diners Club accepted Groups accepted MasterCard accepted Special group rates Special group rates Solo accepted Sterling travellers' cheques accepted Maestro accepted Maestro accepted Visa accepted
Accessibility	All areas accessible to disabled visitors Guide dogs permitted Facilities for hearing impaired visitors Parking for disabled visitors Ramp/level access Toilets for disabled visitors Facilities for visually impaired visitors

It's a nice thought that you'll come here and be whisked off your feet by a dashing pilot, but in reality, you'll be wandering around a hangar looking at a bunch of planes. Strictly a 'with the family' outing, unless looking at planes really winds you up into an excitable frenzy. Hey, whatver floats your boat. A restaurant and cafe should prove useful if by some freak coincidence you do meet your RAF dreamboat, and a flight simulator will make sure you younger brother is throughly occupied when you do.

For all things aeronautical, plane spotters should hurry out to the 'birthplace of British Aviation'. You can trace the history of human flight with the help of more than 70 aircraft, photo exhibitions, flight simulators and a spectacular sound and light show called 'Our Finest Hour' which focuses on the Battle of Britain.

Milestones of Flight - 100 Years of Aviation Exhibition

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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight, the Museum has published an interactive timeline of milestones in British Military, British Civil and World Aviation over the last century, to complement the brand new exhibition at RAF Museum London.
Aviation History Timeline Exhibition

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The Aviation History Timeline, some 50 metres long, details the development of aviation and the Royal Air Force against the background of the key social and political events of the first century of powered flight.
Our Finest Hour Exhibition

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The RAF Museum's sensory sound and light spectacular 'Our Finest Hour', retells the story of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz in the Battle of Britain Hall at RAF Museum London.
Transatlantic Tales Exhibition Exhibition

Recurring event
Using documents and images held within the Archive collections an exhibition marking the first aerial crossings of the Atlantic is on display at RAF Museum London. The exhibition also represents the Museum's contribution to the national Archive Awareness Campaign, drawing attention to the large collections of photographs, film, fine art, books and documents.

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Location Information Royal Air Force Museum

Address:	Grahame Park Way, London London NW9 5LL
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 8205 2266
Fax:	+44 (0)20 8200 1751
Email:	London@rafmuseum.org
Website:	www.rafmuseum.org
Public transport:	At the exit of Colindale Tube Station, turn left and cross over the Zebra Crossing onto the far side of the road. Walk up the road, towards the roundabout at the top of it, passing Booth Road and Eagle Drive, and cross over the roundabout onto Grahame Park Way. Continue up the road past the Beaufort Park housing development and past Colindale Police Station. The Royal Air Force Museum is directly behind it. Total walking time 7 minutes. Alternatively, take the 303 bus from Colindale Tube Station, bus stop is directly in front of the station, and will drop you directly opposite the Museum.
By road:	Only 30 minutes from Central London. Follow the brown and white tourist signs from M25, M1 (Junction 4 Southbound), A41, A5 and North Circular (A406) roads. The Museum has a large free car and coach park.